These are the best Oatmeal Cookies.

These cookies are addictive. They are chewy, and do not crumble. They are not like some recipes that have too many oats and remind you of granola. They are DELICIOUS.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 3 dozen

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1⁄2 cup  granulated white sugar
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1  egg
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  tablespoon milk
• 1  cup  sifted flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup  uncooked oatmeal

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a cookie sheet.
3. Beat sugars, shortening, egg, vanilla and milk until smooth.
4. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add all at once to the shortening mixture.
6. Add oats; mix well.
7. Drop by teaspoons, and about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake 8-10 minutes until light brown.